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"I've known Maece since our playing days while I really enjoyed knowing her as a player, I have come to respect and adore her as a GM so much more--this is where she has truly shone. She's creative, diplomatic, thoughtful, and engaged in making the game fantastic for the players. She's often working closely with newer GMs to help them learn the ropes, too. We are so lucky to have her."

"She's one of the most engaging people I've met. She's always sure to let others know of events and special occasions that they can help out with."

"The hardest working GM on staff."

"Between her devotion to the Mentors, the Paladins and commitment to events, she amazes me. Her plate is always full but she always seems able to shuffle things around to adapt her schedule to suit other people. A definite credit to DragonRealms CE."

"I adore Maece. She's very knowledgable and helpful, and another one of those fun-to-event-with GMs. It's been a pleasure to know her from before and after my hire - she's been equally helpful from both sides."

"Maece has great ideas for the game and is constantly introducing new little tidbits to make our world richer. Her events are always great - she's a party in GM form."

"I've learned a lot from her. She's amazingly patient and wonderful to work with."

"She drags me with her wherever she goes....first to our real jobs, then into DR as a player, then onto staff. That's because she's a strong motivator with a serious and professional work ethic. She's crazy fun, but also knows how to meet a deadline."

"Maece is incredibly talented at making beautiful items that the players just love."

"Heart and SOUL of the paladin team. I couldn't do my work without her help, dedication and creativity."

"Maece's positive, can-do attitude is infectious!"

"Efficient, organized, reliable, loyal and a real workhorse --- all tied up in one of the sweetest people you'll ever meet."

"Maece scares me. Nobody has any business being so close to practically perfect in every way except perhaps Mary Poppins."

I started playing DR in 1996 right before the character baby boom occurred: unlimited AOL. It was my first MUD, and the only reason I joined the Paladin Guild was because my friend couldn't find the Cleric Guild.

By 2001, I was hired for the Mentor Society. About half a year later, I also took on the role of Paladin Guild Liaison. Today, I've given up the role as Mentor Guru but I still help out in order to concentrate on my new roles: Paladin Advocate and ASGM of the Advocate Team.

Where were you born?

Los Gatos, CA

Where do you currently live?

Currently I live in Campbell, CA. However, I grew up in Thetford, England where I lived for 11 years.

Do you have any pets/kids/both?

2 kitties! My boy is named Tatsu ("Dragon" in Japanese) and my girl is Pale Grey Death Spirit (We call her Pigsies for short). They're 9 years old and I got them during the peak of my player obsessed days. And no, I don't regret their names.

What is your current occupation?

I have about 4 titles that would explain my profession, but Reexa told me to use Customer Correspondence Web Specialist.

True crime and mysteries are my typical reads these days. I used to be an exclusive fantasy genre reader (Lackey, Roberson, Rawn, Eddings, Weis & Hickman). Fun fact: I started the first official Jennifer Roberson Fan Club sanctioned by her when I was 14 years old. Yah, I'm a geek.

Where did you go to college and what did you study?

Present: University of Phoenix – e-Business (online classes is the only way to go even if my classmate is a 70th level Dark Elf)

Past: San Jose State University – English Literature

Favorite/least favorite job you've ever had?

Favorite: The one I'm doing now. I've been in this job since 99.

Nightmare: When I had to babysit 4 children. I had no previous babysitting experience with a general detachment towards children.

Computer: All of the D&D games, Ultima, Might and Magic, and Elder Scrolls.

Favorite sports/sports teams?

Sports? Ew. The only exception was football and only when Tim Brown was still an Oakland Raider.

What would you do with a million dollars?

I would say I'd buy one of those homes that they just built in front of our current house, but I'd still be 700k short. So how about if you give me the money first and then I'll let you know?

What three people past or present would you invite to dinner?

GM Ilanya (cause I miss her so much and she NEEDS to move back to CA), GM Adera (cause she's awesome and SHOULD move to CA), and GM Reexa (cause she's my bestest friend and lives in CA!) But wait… we did have dinner one year ago. It's time we do it again!

What is your favorite quote?

"I smell dead people."

Name something you'd like to do before you die.

I would love to visit outer space.

What's your favorite acronym?

PDGS (See Question 4)

Who is your hero or heroine?

Movies: Ripley from Alien/Aliens (but not the other 2 poopy films)

If you could have any musical group or artist, past or present, play at your birthday party, who would it be?

Without question it would be Loreena McKennitt. I promise I won't fall asleep this time! The first and only time I saw this amazing musician in concert, I managed to fall asleep about three quarters of the way in. But believe me, it's a compliment… it made me so relaxed and peaceful.

If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why?

I'd want to be able to speak to animals. Ok, maybe not all animals, but all kitties. Why? Because I need to know why the @^%# Tatsu pukes. Then I can tell him to slow the heck down when he eats.

And the Zobmondo question:

Would you rather...

Have a band of mariachi singers follow you everywhere...

Or...

Have one determined bagpiper follow you everywhere? ?

Despite my love for celtic music, in this case I'd have to choose a band of mariachi singers for the following reasons:

You've got your own theme music wherever you go.

I think someone might be more likely to shoot a single bagpiper.

If they wanted to shoot the mariachi band, it gives me a head start to get the heck out of Dodge.

If they succeed in taking out the wall of mariachi singers... Who could resist El Muerto Fez?